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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.80, 3,126.30 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.80, 3,126.30 and 622.98 is: 934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.80 : 3,126.30 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.80/3,126.30 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.80x = 3,126.30 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.80x = 1,947,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,622.37/2,083.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.65

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